tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68581216014666596182018-08-28T04:04:51.736-07:00Fashion by HandAmeliya Hendersonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1074125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-68443755245324103202012-12-23T09:14:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.660-08:00A dress for lessI know Christmas is only in two days but if you are a last minute shopper keep on reading!So you also want to celebrate new year's day and you don't have much money to spend on new clothes???Well, I have some amazing suggestions for you that could be your ideal solution.Clothingloves.net is my favorite place for wholesale clothing in the best possible prices.I have mentioned it many times ago in Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-83327131818029613502012-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.384-08:00Fun Friday Finds -- The longest nightBy Sharon ParkerArty DidactThe stars are lingering; the moon is waxing; the ancient celestial mysteries invite us to savor our vast and wondrous universe, on this longest night of the year.And it's a Friday. So we found some evocative handmade objects from Minnesota Etsy shops to celebrate the winter solstice.Enjoy the darkness. It won't last.Cheers!(Click on the image to view the treasury in Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-11411489071888181192012-12-20T08:24:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:34:30.974-08:00The gift of handmade loveThree years ago my good friend Bev asked me to make three Free Spirit dolls for her Grandgirls. It was a fun project, and even now the girls still play with their Free Spirit dolls (which is the very highest complement a dollmaker can get!).This year, Bev asked me to make some tops for the girl's Free Spirit dolls, that she could pair up with some skirts that she would make, to give them for Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-61800238154595830912012-12-20T06:42:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.669-08:00Outfit-A Dress for Christmas TimeSales haven't always been my favorite period for shopping.The luck of variety and sizes can be really annoying.Online sales, on the other hand, are the perfect chance for finding great deals.This is how I purchased this dress from Asos.com for only $20.It's the best choice for holiday season.I love the red colour and the beautiful leopard print.The oversized chain necklace is in my hands in Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-35694863126877990952012-12-17T08:36:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.681-08:00Outfit Post+Giveaway WinnersOne of my newest purchases was this see through black blouse that I have already shown you in a previous post with some of my newest purchases.I really love wearing it.It was actually so much greater than I even expected because I have had some serious doubts about how wearable sheer blouses can be.Of course I was wearing a black top inside.Also my Firmoo giveaway ended a couple of days ago.The Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-1940414934906973762012-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.419-08:00HandmadeMN Giveaway ~ Grandma Said Sewby Monique Parent, Glass Garden DesignsCongratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!This week's giveaway is from Patti of Grandma Said Sew. She is giving away this wonderful quilt pattern.Follow this wallhanging pattern to learn a new and unique technique to create a wonderful work of art. Quick and Easy! Great Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-68129078852889940782012-12-14T09:45:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.479-08:00HandmadeMN Fun Friday Finds ~ Winter WonderlandBy Mara Olden of Dragonfly AdornmentsIt's finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Minnesota! Check out some of these fantastic handmade items, created right here in Minnesota.(Click on the image to view the treasury on Etsy.)Vandalia Street Press, Maren Misner, Cindy Lindgren, east ashley studioAdorned7, Sbdesign, Nora Alice, Faith Soaps And LoveBebe K Studio, tinyhands, Twistmo, Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-1126678009815031312012-12-13T10:14:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:26:02.028-08:00Some Frequently Asked QuestionsIt's finals week for me, so this is going to be brief, but I thought I'd post the answers to a few questions that I am receiving A LOT lately. So here goes:About RadiantQ: I plan to buy Radiant this week. Can I get that special autographed something you talked about in your last post?A: Nope. That was last week only. But, fear not, I will be running an even cooler promotion for the pre-orders forAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-13763847401936271362012-12-11T04:15:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.689-08:00Party DressesHoliday seasons are all about parties.For most of us these days are going to be full of family gatherings and christmas parties with friends.But in order to attend to all of these events you will need some party dresses.Of course you can go for a different kind of outfit but dresses are the most usual and preferable solutions.Luckily there are plenty dress styles you can choose and even more waysAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-9310395231785688312012-12-10T14:28:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:31:45.789-08:00Ten Days of Rosie, our Elf on the ShelfMeet ROSIE!Our Elf on the Shelf! We welcomed Rosie into our home last Christmas...and, well, SHE'S BACK!December 1..Reading her own story!December 2...Checking herself and her new Couture Skirt out!December 3...Riding a camel...all ladylike!December 4...Chilling in the Christmas Tree...promoting PEACE!December 5...Telling JOKES!{PRINT your own jokes HERE}December 6...Taking a rest! Must have Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-75375307983105164572012-12-09T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.491-08:00HandmadeMN Giveaway ~ Margaret Mousley DesignsBy Mara Olden of Dragonfly AdornmentsCongratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway! This week's giveaway is from Margaret of Margaret Mousley Designs. She is giving away these cute, cuddly Sleevies.Margaret calls these finger-less gloves Sleevies. Bring a boho-style to your winter wardrobe with these cool gloves. They Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-23597010249676746492012-12-07T11:19:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.506-08:00Fun Friday Finds ~ Gift Guide for the MenfolkBy Maggie Schultz ~ BodiceGoddess by MaggieBecause guys, let's face it, you're impossible to shop for sometimes.Featured HandmadeMN Artists:AllThingsHerbalwayfaringartNaturallyuniquerockPipAndSqueakBoutiquewesternartglassCrafterallOakTreeArtsScatteredTreasuresStudioNorthernLightsOwlShoplooksSEWniceEviesToolEmporiumAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-84939112113463084562012-12-05T07:53:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.698-08:00A Photo Diary + My Mango Dress Giveaway WinnerThere is something very special about this period in my life.In a way or another it was full of beautiful gifts and lovely moments.Here are some instagram pics from my life and favorite items lately.Also my Mango Dress giveaway ended just a few days ago.The partcipation was really impressive.It seems that you loved this gift so I will try to host a similar giveaway soon.Well it's time for the Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-56255986167623356242012-12-03T08:58:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.704-08:00Fur Play When December comes people tend to talk about Christmas.Personally I am not that religous so Christmas is not such an important season for me.All I can think about is the beginning of a cold winter.There is one thing I have never wore in winter and this is fur.It's not that I don't like it, it's just that I have never thought of myself wearing a fur coat and I never had anything in fur.This yearAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-59980408400490484862012-12-02T16:18:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:26:02.058-08:00In Which I Inundate You With News and Cool StuffHello, y'all! I've haven't been around the blog much in the past couple of months. I was tired. Then I was sick. Then tired again. Then sick again. It was a lot of sick and tired.This is what happens when you finish a series.But there's a lot happening in the next few weeks, and I have to get off my butt now and tell you all about the great stuff that's coming:1) RADIANT! Is coming out! In 2 daysAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-74537470510592265292012-12-02T14:49:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.558-08:00December Challenge - My Inspirationby Lori Lee Sampson Twistmo Wall Decals & Starglow Studio Pet ArtThis month's challenge theme is My Inspiration... Check out the great entries below, then scroll all the way to the bottom to vote for your favorite! Voting ENDS at midnight on DECEMBER 15th.Buzz! Hand Painted Silk ScarfSubmitted by:Palettepassionthe world! map lamp shadeSubmitted by:Light ReadingGhostSubmitted by:gloriafayeCosmos Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-54276970518738313002012-12-02T06:35:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.586-08:00HandmadeMN Giveaway ~ VolomortuusBy Mara Olden of Dragonfly AdornmentsCongratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway! This week's giveaway is from Elizabeth Belz of Volomortuus. She is giving away this beautiful single ply wool and mohair yarn.This a single ply yarn with a variety of pretty colors spun in a thick and thin fashion. It is one giant ball Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-39103196581884384742012-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.597-08:00Fun Friday Finds: Gifts for TeensBy Sharon ParkerArty DidactAlways one of the biggest challenges on everybody's gift list, aren't they? Teenagers, after all, have developed their own personal style (or conformed to the style of whatever tribe they've adopted). You could resort to gift cards, of course. But do you really know what stores they like to shop at?Alternative gift cards that don't equal an imposition would include Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-82716654197322209752012-11-30T04:43:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.714-08:00New In My Closet: The sequelI can't believe my luck lately!Seriously, I couldn't even imagine that I would be so lucky.Most of the things you will see in today's post are the gifts of a second giveaway I won.This was definitely my month!Recently I was the winner of a giveaway hosted by Carla from The Sweetest Over The Moon.The prizes were 2 bags for 2 winners and I got a beautiful satchel in silver.In my surprise Carla sentAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-34051545669802876552012-11-29T09:42:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:26:02.070-08:00Young Adult Scavenger HuntWelcome to YA Scavenger Hunt! This tri-annual event was first organized by author Colleen Houck as a way to give readers a chance to gain access to exclusive bonus material from their favorite authors...and a chance to win some awesome prizes! At this hunt, you not only get access to exclusive content from each author, you also get a clue for the hunt. Add up the clues, and you can enter forAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-76924179557270578712012-11-27T08:58:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.723-08:00Outfit Post:My Bohemia SatchelIt's been some time since my last outfit post but I didn't have anyone to help me these last days.Everyone was too busy so I had to be patient but I really hope things will change this time.Anyway, it was time for me to show you my new satchel.It's an original Bohemia satchel which I won in a giveaway a few months ago, hosted by Ivania from Ivania Diamond Blog and it's probably the most expensiveAmeliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-7161904931334616572012-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.653-08:00HandmadeMN Giveaway~Happy Thanksgiving!We hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are busy finishing our leftovers and pumpkin pie but will be back next week. Please be sure to check out our giveaway from Silver Butterfly Jewelry that started last Sunday. ~See you next week!Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-60662482372214151442012-11-24T05:08:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:38:50.733-08:00GIVEAWAY by Firmoo!!!Weekend is here and what's better than a giveaway to treat you my little fashionistas?This giveaway is not just like any other.This is an EPIC GIVEAWAY!!!I am very happy to announce that today I am giving away 25 vouchers from Firmoo that value $20 each.Yes 25 vouchers for 25 WINNERS! Pretty cool right?So let's get to the point girls.What you have to do:1. Follow Fashion For Life on GFC and Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-6592328771359382412012-11-23T07:35:00.000-08:002012-12-24T05:34:30.983-08:00Black or White?After I finish this blog post, I am going to fix myself a cup of coffee, get out my hooks, and make a little mouse (Neville the Nibbler) for one of my nephews for Christmas. You can see him up in the left hand corner of the collage above; his pattern is under "Crochet an Outdoor Setting." Patterns for all of the dolls and toys pictured here are freely available on this blog. Along the top Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6858121601466659618.post-69902683926522590402012-11-23T06:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:56:54.660-08:00Fun Friday Finds for a Leisurely Black Friday at HomeBy Sharon ParkerArty Didact When the big box retailers were opening their doors at 8 p.m. last night, we were opening the sherry. (*Ahem* — or stirring the cocoa.)When the bargain hunters were lacing up their sneakers for the mad dash to the latest-hot-thing aisle, we were stepping into our slippers.And this morning? Well, let's just say this post was up before I was.Why rush out and get sucked Ameliya Hendersonhttps://plus.google.com/104628441344897698766noreply@blogger.com